Texans 2017 games ranked easiest to hardest

Texans 2017 games ranked easiest to hardest

The Houston Texans 2017 schedule is finalized. Without knowing who will be playing quarterback or how the 2017 NFL Draft plays out for the Texans or other teams, here is an early look how the schedule lays out, from easiest to most difficult.

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Easiest four games

San Francisco, Week 14

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The 49ers are at the beginning stages of a major rebuild under rookie GM John Lynch, fresh from the broadcast booth, with a rookie head coach in Kyle Shanahan. They have significant holes all over the roster. Houston should be favored by more than a touchdown at home.

Cleveland, Week 6

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The Browns will come to NRG Stadium with plenty of new faces, including presumptive No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett. Cleveland’s roster has improved and their offensive line looks formidable, but the Texans’ offensive playmakers should have a field day against an inexperienced Browns defense, which is making a schematic overhaul.

Arizona, Week 11

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Arizona still has Carson Palmer, David Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald on offense, but the Cardinals lost all sorts of valuable defensive starters. The Houston defensive front should find success against Arizona’s offensive line. As an added plus for the Texans, Arizona travels to Houston on the heels of a date with the very physical Seahawks.

At Los Angeles Rams, Week 10

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The easiest road game is a trip to Los Angeles to face the Rams. Jared Goff and Todd Gurley should have more help in the second year in LA, and blocking Aaron Donald will be a major challenge. Houston should have big advantages in the passing game on both sides of the ball against a Rams team starting over with a new coaching regime.

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